RESCUE RESPONDERS

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Which of the following symptoms is commonly seen in a baby with severe congenital heart disease? Excessive hair growth, Sudden weight gain, Cyanosis (bluish color of the skin), Frequent crying without reason

Back

Cyanosis (bluish color of the skin)

Front

What is the first step in managing a baby with suspected congenital heart disease in the neonatal period?

Back

Administering oxygen

Front

In a baby with congenital heart disease, which nursing intervention is most important during feeding? Options: Provide small, frequent feedings to prevent fatigue, Allow long feeding times to improve weight gain, Offer solid foods to increase nutrition, Encourage the infant to feed on their own without assistance

Back

Provide small, frequent feedings to prevent fatigue

Front

Which of the following is a common complication that nurses should monitor for in a child after surgery to repair a congenital heart defect? Constipation, Dehydration, Cardiac arrhythmias, Weight loss

Back

Cardiac arrhythmias

Front

A nurse is preparing to administer a diuretic to a child with heart failure. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention before administering the medication? Check the child’s blood pressure, Monitor the child’s weight and fluid intake, Assess the child’s heart rate for irregularities, Encourage the child to increase fluid intake

Back

Monitor the child’s weight and fluid intake

Front

A child is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and has been prescribed Digoxin. What should the nurse check before administering the medication?

Back

The child’s heart rate

Front

In children with cardiac anomalies, the most common finding is ?

Back

Delayed physical Growth

Front

A child is undergoing heart surgery to repair the defects associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Post operatively it is essential to prevent?

Back

Constipation

Front

What is the most common congenital heart defect in newborns?

Back

Ventricular Septal Defect

Front

What should the nurse assess prior to administering digoxin (Lanoxin)?

Back

Apical pulse rate.